The Babys: Silver Dreams - Complete Albums 1975-1980, 6CD Boxset

•   FOR FANS OF: JOHN WAITE, JOURNEY, REO SPEEDWAGON

•   Featuring all of their albums plus bonus tracks.

Probably better known for what their various members achieved later in their careers; singer John Waite's massive solo success with the single 'Missing You' in 1984, and keyboard player Jonathan Cain, who would go on to be a principal member and song writer with Journey.

Although an album was recorded and shelved in 1975, included here on CD6 as ‘The Official Unofficial BABYS Album’, they signed to Chrysalis in 1976 to release their eponymous debut. Co-produced by Bob Ezrin, 'The Babys' set their stall out from the beginning as melodic rockers, propelled by John Waite's bluesy, soulful vocals.

Released within a year, 1977's ‘Broken Heart’ featured the hit singles 'Isn't It Time' (US #13 & UK #45) and 'Silver Dreams'. This time the album was produced by Ron Nevison, famed for his work for The Who, Led Zeppelin, Thin Lizzy and Bad Company, as well as Chrysalis label mates UFO.

Sticking with Ron Nevison for 1978's ‘Head First’, The Babys had trimmed down to a three-piece. Peaking at #22, "Head First” was their highest charting US album, and features the singles 'Every Time I Think Of You' (US #13) plus the title track.

Produced by Keith Olsen, famed for his platinum work with the Rick Springfield, Pat Benatar, Heart, Whitesnake, Foreigner and REO Speedwagon, 1980's ‘Union Jacks’ featured the singles 'Midnight Rendezvous' and 'Back On My Feet Again'.

Their fifth and final album in as many years was 1980's ‘On The Edge’, The Babys split shortly after the album's release.

‘Silver Dreams: The Complete Albums 1975-1980 is a fitting and thorough testament to a band that truly deserved to crossover into mainstream success. As a bonus, this collection's 6th disc kicks off with the live, promo only ‘Live At The Tower Theatre, Philadelphia’ from a 1977 concert while promoting their debut record. To complete the picture we go back to their very first recordings, with the aforementioned ‘The Official Unofficial BABYS Album’.